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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

02-10-2012

Replies: 114

SAILING with CANCER

Views: 7,805

Posted By wchevron

R.i.p i2f

R.i.p i2f

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-12-2010

Replies: 22

Drowning: "It was only a minute"

Views: 1,728

Posted By wchevron

Tragic...

Tragic...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

03-31-2010

Replies: 17

Rain Rant :-(

Views: 861

Posted By wchevron

They shut down rt 95 N&S lanes in RI due to...

They shut down rt 95 N&S lanes in RI due to flooding. I think I've had enough rain now.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-08-2009

Replies: 5

Stretching a shrunken dodger?

Views: 539

Posted By wchevron

you could try soaking it in water, then while wet...

you could try soaking it in water, then while wet install it over the frame and let it dry on the frame.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

02-26-2009

Replies: 63

Marina Fees UP/Down/Remain the same?

Views: 6,746

Posted By wchevron

i don't think there is such a thing as an...

i don't think there is such a thing as an "inexpensive " mooring/slip in RI. the closer you get to newport/the atlantic, the more the price goes up. if you head farther up into narragansett bay,...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

02-26-2009

Replies: 63

Marina Fees UP/Down/Remain the same?

Views: 6,746

Posted By wchevron

my slip fees are the same this year. 30ft...

my slip fees are the same this year. 30ft sailboat $135/ft in wickford, ri. includes internet, bathroom/showers, pumpout. they said due to the economy, they would keep the slip fees the same but i...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

02-25-2009

Replies: 5

Laying teak over fiberglass interior

Views: 1,406

Posted By wchevron

you may want to check out the columbia owners...

you may want to check out the columbia owners association. you can probably get alot of help there. Columbia Yacht Owners Association (http://www.columbia-yachts.com/)

welcome to sailnet.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

02-18-2009

Replies: 26

Marine stereo wiring help

Views: 9,937

Posted By wchevron

thanks for the help everyone. i'm assuming i...

thanks for the help everyone. i'm assuming i can just connect the black wire/ground to the neg. bus bar.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

02-18-2009

Replies: 26

Marine stereo wiring help

Views: 9,937

Posted By wchevron

how does it work with no negative wire? i...

how does it work with no negative wire? i thought you always need positive and a negative. thanks for the info on the yellow wire.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

02-17-2009

Replies: 26

Marine stereo wiring help

Views: 9,937

Posted By wchevron

Marine stereo wiring help

i just bought a stereo for my boat. looking at the wiring diagram i am a little confused. i couldn't get the diagram to scan legibly but this is what is says:

blue wire: remote turn on. connect...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

02-12-2009

Replies: 90

I'm back!!! ALIVE and KICKING...

Views: 4,173

Posted By wchevron

welcome back. i think some of the crap they took...

welcome back. i think some of the crap they took out of your intestine fell on your head. you may want to talk to someone about that.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

02-08-2009

Replies: 180

To all I apologise...

Views: 10,692

Posted By wchevron

good luck. don't worry, i've heard you only turn...

good luck. don't worry, i've heard you only turn gay when they pump more than 11 gallons up your bilge.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

02-01-2009

Replies: 15

vibration on increased revs

Views: 903

Posted By wchevron

i had this same problem this past season. i...

i had this same problem this past season. i thought it was the cutless or a bent shaft. when i pulled the boat this fall, i noticed a big chunk of barnacles on the prop & shaft. i'm assuming this...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-31-2009

Replies: 23

Catamaran hit by 600' tanker

Views: 2,218

Posted By wchevron

i read the whole article but i still don't get...

i read the whole article but i still don't get how t-boning the boat helped them get off. after getting de-masted, they were still on the ship so i don't see what hitting they achieved.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-31-2009

Replies: 23

Catamaran hit by 600' tanker

Views: 2,218

Posted By wchevron

i don't get why he hit them. after hitting them,...

i don't get why he hit them. after hitting them, they were still on the cat.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-30-2009

Replies: 16

Blue sea ACR

Views: 1,142

Posted By wchevron

bill thanks for the reply. i'll have to check...

bill
thanks for the reply. i'll have to check to see how the alternator is currently wired and then make a decision. appreciate the help.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-30-2009

Replies: 14

Foul weather gear

Views: 2,374

Posted By wchevron

a 30 yr. lobsterman i know uses grundens...

a 30 yr. lobsterman i know uses grundens exclusively. it gets hot in the summer though. not very breathable.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-30-2009

Replies: 16

Blue sea ACR

Views: 1,142

Posted By wchevron

alright, let me see if i have this straight. ...

alright,
let me see if i have this straight.

1.i already have the 8686 so i'll keep it. it's only designed for 1 engine.
2.i'm going to wire the alternator directly to the house battery.
3....

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-30-2009

Replies: 16

Blue sea ACR

Views: 1,142

Posted By wchevron

maine sail, so if i'm reading this right, i...

maine sail,

so if i'm reading this right, i should get rid of the ACR & get an echo charger. any particular model. xantrex? by the way, thanks for the info. glad i haven't gone too far yet....

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-29-2009

Replies: 45

Ouch $$$

Views: 2,854

Posted By wchevron

john is right. most are one time costs, until...

john is right. most are one time costs, until next year, when you will have another bunch of one time costs.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-29-2009

Replies: 16

Blue sea ACR

Views: 1,142

Posted By wchevron

thanks sd, i thought it was the same thing but...

thanks sd,
i thought it was the same thing but i just wanted a second opinion. it wouldn't be the first time i wired something wrong.

i have a second question. i'm also installing a new panel...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-29-2009

Replies: 16

Blue sea ACR

Views: 1,142

Posted By wchevron

Blue sea ACR

i'm installing a blue sea ACR and a bluesea 8686 battery panel. attached is the wiring diagram from the 8686. it shows the 1 positive coming off each battery to the ACR, then a second positive lead...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

01-19-2009

Replies: 28

Free Boat, no kiddin'

Views: 1,990

Posted By wchevron

CK, this could the quick and easy way to get that...

CK, this could the quick and easy way to get that sailboat you have been waiting for.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-05-2009

Replies: 61

bought fids, made splice

Views: 3,056

Posted By wchevron

semijim, allthumbs, what are you using for fids...

semijim, allthumbs,
what are you using for fids & would you recommend them. i was looking at the samson splicing kit & the n.e. ropes splicing kit. reading the thread, it looks like a neat thing...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

01-05-2009

Replies: 9

Judo or Exercise mats for Berth and Sette Cushions

Views: 1,293

Posted By wchevron

i don't have any experience with these in a boat...

i don't have any experience with these in a boat but they arn't very comfortable to sit on for extended periods. i can't see myself sleeping on them but if you like a firm mattress, i think they...

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